1996 Toyota Previa toyota estima pcv valve

1996 TOYOTA PREVIA
170,000 MILES
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MOOMIE37
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Hi I have a toyota estima 2.2 td 1996 its been pumping oil up the dipstick and I heard its the auto fill and maybe pcv valve is blocked and I havent a clue where it is and cant afford to take to a garage I know its under the passenger seat and its an l shape metal pipe but theres a couple so any help before I start pulling every pipe off lol or any other ideas on what could cause oil pumping up the dipstick thank you
Sep 2, 2013 at 5:15 AM
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KHLOW2008
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The crankcase is not venting sufficiently or the engine has bad blowby, meaning the piston rings are badly worn.

The PCV is plugged into the valve cover. Look for a hose with a valve at its end.
Sep 2, 2013 at 7:16 AM